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Title: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 09, 2012, 10:16:23 PM
DISTRICT 2:  PREDATOR HUNT – DECEMBER 26TH – 31ST, 2012

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DISTRICT 2:  PPHA GET TOGETHER - DECEMBER 29TH, 2012


I.  PREDATOR HUNT

How would you like to shake off those post-holiday bill blues with a friendly send off to 2012? Unlike those Christmas presents, it will not cost you thanks to the your PPHA membership and the generosity of Mike Dillon and the gang at Fox Pro.

How about joining with some of your PPHA brothers and sisters in a District 2 sponsored hunt?  Not up for the hunt or not able to hunt in District 2?  Not a problem, join us for a friendly get together at Cabelas in Hamburg, PA on December 29th!  (See Below)

Here is the scoop!

This hunt is open to any PPHA members who agree to only hunt within District 2 for this contest.  It does not matter the district that you live in geographically.  All that matters is that all of the predators are killed within District 2.  If you are willing and able to hunt in these counties for the contest's you are in the game my friend:

Berks, Bucks, Chester, Dauphin, Delaware, Lancaster, Lebanon, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, Schuylkill & York.

The open hunting period will begin on December 26th @ 12:01 A.M. and close on December 31st @ 12:00 midnight.

All State hunting rules and regulations apply and every hunter must be properly licensed.  The PPHA district coordinators and board members assume no responsibility for hunters.

This is an internet check in hunt!  All photos must be posted under the D2 hunt post by Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. with the proper photo key (pose).

The photo key will be posted on the day prior to the hunt.

Only photos with the exact photo key will be considered for entry.  All decisions made by the District Coordinator, me :-p, are final.

Hunt results and winners will be posted on this official thread during the first week in January 2013. 

If a tie exists, I will contact the participants and ask them each for a three digit number.  The closest to the daily number on the day of my choosing will determine a tie breaker. 

*   If hunting in teams or groups, only the shooter collects the harvested animal's points.  If  you struggle with hunting ethics, this hunt is not for you.

*   All pictures must include the participant displaying their harvest, the date killed, and the 
    official pose.  The official pose will be announced before the contest begins on this thread.

*   All participants must be a PPHA member and must remain a member through the course
     of the hunt.

 *   Absolutely no trapping or the use of dogs.

    Points:

     Coyote       25 points
     Fox             10 points
     Raccoon     05 points


II.  PPHA WINTER GET TOGETHER

As part of the hunt, I would like to offer any interested PPHA members to meet at Cabala’s in Hamburg, Berks County, on:

Saturday, December 29th @ 2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. 

If you are not currently a member we would love to have you in our fraternity.  Memberships may be purchased or renewed at the event.   This can also be done on the PPHA website.

It is my simple goal that we will enjoy spending time with like minded ethical predator hunters seeking to promote and preserve predator hunting and strengthen bonds among PPHA members in our district and throughout this great predator hunting state of Pennsylvania!

I extended my sincerest gratitude to Cabelas who has donated the "Ruffed Grouse" and "Wild Turkey" meeting rooms for this event. 

In addition, I am beyond grateful to Foxpro, without whom we would be hard pressed to offer these events.  Please support FoxPro…they have stepped up to support the PPHA as they always do, and they have provided all the prizes for the hunting contest as well as all of the free raffle give away items. 

* Prize Information Appears Below *



Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 09, 2012, 10:49:23 PM
OFFICIAL PRIZES FOR CONTEST:

1st Prize / GRAND PRIZE (Determined by Points Earned):

FOXPRO WILDFIRE

- Includes FOXBANG feature.
- 35 Pre Loaded Sounds
- 200 Sound Capacity
- Remote Control
- Two Custom Sound Pre-Set Buttons
- Low Battery Indicator
- And Much More

FOXPRO FOX JACK 2 ELECTRONIC PREDATOR HUNTING DECOY

- Attaches Directly to Fox Pro (Spitfire and Wildfire) Game Calls!  Cool!
- LED for Night Time Use
- Link to Video http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/decoys/foxjack2


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Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 09, 2012, 11:14:32 PM
SECOND PRIZE:

1.  Dillon Griz-n-Grey      http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/dillon-calls/griz-n-grey   
2.  Dillon Backstabber     http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/dillon-calls/backstabber
3.  Dillon Grand Slam      http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/dillon-calls/grand-slam

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THIRD PRIZE:

1.  Dillon Griz-n-Grey      http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/dillon-calls/griz-n-grey   
2.  Dillon Backstabber     http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/dillon-calls/backstabber


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FIRST COYOTE HARVEST POSTED:

1.  Dillon Grand Slam      http://www.gofoxpro.com/site/products/dillon-calls/grand-slam

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Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 09, 2012, 11:36:26 PM
PPHA WINTER GET TOGETHER - FREE RAFFLE ITEMS:

We will have Dillon calls to give away at the Cabela's Get Together. 

These are the highest quality PREMIUM wooden predator calls.  I own an older BackStabber and a recent Dillon Griz-n-Grey.  They work...I've killed red fox using them both!

We will have both an adult and a children's raffle. 

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Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 09, 2012, 11:46:34 PM
WINTER GET TOGETHER - SPEAKERS WANTED

I am hoping to have a speaker for our event.  Please contact me if you would be willing to speak to the group about any aspect of predator hunting.  Multiple presentations / speakers are welcome.

PPHA sponsors, please contact me if you would be willing to demonstrate your product (s) at the event for the participants.

Cabela's does not allow us to bring any food or drink.  There is a cafeteria at Cabela's for food or drink and several fast food restaurants across Route 61.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Musky73 on December 10, 2012, 06:21:43 PM
Wow! This is looking really good! Nice job Mike.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Buckwheat on December 10, 2012, 07:28:33 PM
Seeking_coyotes
You are giving our district a lot this year already. You can bet there will be some great information given out at cabela,s that you can not get anwere else. This will be the place to get your presator hunting questions answered.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: scottm2012 on December 20, 2012, 11:04:13 AM
Dag, my family is having our Christmas get together on 29 December.  Wish I could have made it.  Get lots of pictures.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: dreamcatcher on December 20, 2012, 02:30:31 PM
I won't be able to hunt but I should be at Cabela's on the 29th
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 20, 2012, 07:28:52 PM
December 20th Update:

Speaker Update:

Biologist Thomas Hardisky will be speaking about coyote, fox, and bobcat in PA including topics on the biology and habits of the animals as well as a state of predator in PA so to speak.  While Tom is not a predator hunter, he is a very knowledgeable biologist. 

John Dancey is the only speaker who contacted me.  He requested to speak about predator hunting light technology.  He agreed not to plug any lights that are not sponsors of PPHA.  John is a light guru who works on lights sent to him from across the United States.  Here is some bio information he provided me:

John Dancey has been predator hunting since 2000. He has an extensive background in electronic surveillance and other electronic design, but brought his expertise to predator hunting. This was due to the fact that  there were so many predator hunters looking for solutions to dimmer repair, light repair, decoy modifications and battery questions.

Open Forum:

We will have plenty of time for what I propose to be an open forum.  Folks can ask questions and get answers from their fellow predator hunters.  We will have Big Ben the .223 man, Ernie Wilson master caller and predator gear fabricator, and other folks who are among some of the most knowledgeable predator hunters in the US.  This will shorten the learning curve and help out folks in the PPHA!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: scottm2012 on December 20, 2012, 08:44:00 PM
Man, this seems like it will be a great get together.  Makes me jealous that I can't be there.  I hope there is a good turn out and have fun guys.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 21, 2012, 08:43:26 AM
SPEAKER UPDATE 2:

Ernie Wilson has volunteered to present a seminar on red fox.  Having hunted with Ernie, I can assure everyone that this will be a great seminar full of expert advice gained through over 40 years of fox hunting.  Ernie is a standing tripod hunter.  He developed a very steady, very adjustable tripod and he has developed an uncommon fox hunting method that has proven effective.

Thank you, Ernie
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Brushwolf on December 21, 2012, 09:24:35 AM
Sounds like a very good time. I also have my wifes family christmas that same time  :(.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 25, 2012, 09:40:52 AM
D2 PREDATOR HUNT - "PHOTO KEY"

OK fellows.... if you would like to enter your animials in the D2 Hunt beginning tomorrow, simply take a photo with yourself and your predator with a sign in the photo that says,

"God Bless the USA!"

Post all pictures in this thread.  Pictures must be posted before the end of the contest.  It would be cool, though not necessary, if you tell us about your kills... call, conditions, weapon, public/private land, etc.   If you are willing to share photos with me for future use in PPHA newsletters, etc. please send me a pm.  Good hunting and thank you for entering into the contest.  I hope everyone has safe, successful, and fulfilling hunts!

Remember...the first D2 killed coyote photo wins a prize!  Lots of great things to win courtesy of Fox Pro.  Winners responsible for postage or picking up prizes. 

Those coming to Cabela's on Saturday, please feel free to bring along kids or significant others.  I hope to bring one of my sons and my lady along.  We are a family oriented group!   :)

Mike
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 27, 2012, 05:49:38 PM
*** CONTEST EXTENDED DUE TO WEATHER ***

CONTEST WILL NOW END JANUARY 6, 2013 @ 8:00 A.M.[/

PLEASE HAVE YOUR KILL PHOTOS POSTED TO THIS THREAD BEFORE THEN.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on December 27, 2012, 06:59:10 PM
Good to hear! This should keep the contest exciting by giving everyone a chance to hunt nice weather. Looking forward to putting some time into this.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: dreamcatcher on December 27, 2012, 08:28:34 PM
And the get together at Cabela's........................
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Buckwheat on December 27, 2012, 10:30:42 PM
Dreamcatcher
He called me to confirm I would be there on this Saturday the 29th at 2pm. So I will be there.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 29, 2012, 11:20:47 AM
CABELAS EVENT IS ON FOR TODAY.  SEE EVERYONE THERE AT 2 PM.  RUFFED GROUSE MEETING ROOM.  DRIVE SAFE....ROAD ALL BLACKTOP HERE IN LEHIGH COUNTY RIGHT NOW.

MIKE
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on December 29, 2012, 11:24:13 AM
(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/miczim/ppha%20d2%20hunt/2012-12-29_11-06-00_94.jpg)

Was out a couple hours last night by myself.  Hunting was a bit tough.  I believe the Lancaster County trappers killed em all.   I had a good time.   I shot this one at 2am at 160 yds with 22 hornet.  Came in at about 10 minutes after I started calling.  I called him in on critt'r call peewee.  I am now preparing to go to the Cabelas D2 meet. 
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 29, 2012, 12:07:54 PM
Congratulations and thanks for posting the picture and info. 


Musky and I were out from 6-4:40 and couldn't get one to come in last night.  Saw a dozen eyes but they just had no interest.  You done good!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 29, 2012, 11:09:06 PM
WINTER GATHERING A SUCCESS -- DESPITE THE SNOW --- PREDATOR HUNTERS ARE TOUGH!

A huge thank you to our gifted speakers today, John Dancey and Ernie Wilson.  They are true professionals and ambassadors to predator hunting!  It is guys like Ernie and John that make the PPHA such a special group for predator hunters.  As we saw in Ernie and John today, we have the most knowledgeable and best predator hunters in PA.  Nowhere else can someone seeking knowledge and willing to listen find more correct insightful information than within the PPHA.

(As you saw today, John is the light guru.  Check out his awesome web-site which is a great resource to predator hunters.)  www.huntatnight.com

(Ernie Wilsonis a master innovator.  His tripod system is amazing...not the cheap $100 models that are not sturdy and break.  Ernie delivered mine to me tonight after the event...I'm pumped...look out fox!  If anyone wants to try it you are welcome.  I was a huge skeptic until I tried one.  Now I own one.  Many of the great predator hunters in Pennsylvania who quietly do their thing use his tripod to stack up the fur.  Check out his awesome Carnivor shooting light and custom calls as well.) http://ewcalls.com/ 
 
 
I am trying to do my small part to give back for all I have received from the PPHA.  Our current leaders have given so much for so long...let's step up and give them the break they deserve.  I encourage each of you to consider getting involved...it is a great experience!  If you are interested in becoming the D2 coordinator next year, I would be honored to help you in any way I can.  PPHA needs new faces and energy every year...will you step forward and get more involved in our organization? 

Good Hunting,

Mike

PS  Look for an article on the get together in an upcoming issue of our PPHA Howler Newsletter!

PPS  Comon Abolt and others...start posting those D2 Predator Hunt pictures we know you have :-)

+++ Photos to follow +++
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: shortmagger on December 29, 2012, 11:44:43 PM
Thank you for putting on a good event and hunt, seeking,I was planning to go to the get together at Cabelas and was looking forward to it as I was also hunting in the D-2 district over the weekend with Abolt but the weather made me change my mind Saturday morning then, I tried to high tail it for home before the roads were bad,I failed  but made it home safely.I wish I could've been there to meet some of the other members and such but maybe another time,thanks again on a job well done for organizing the hunt and get together
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: BedfordQDM on December 29, 2012, 11:51:28 PM
I was planning to go to Cabelas as well, but considering the distance of the trip, and road conditions, we decided not to go. I'm kinda bummed about it...

On the bright side, I did get to hunt a new area today, and in the snow!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: a bolt on December 30, 2012, 06:22:38 PM
(http://imageshack.us/a/img534/9748/dscn4513d.jpg)

Pix of Friday night's hunt. I had the opportunity to hunt with Nate aka shortmagger. Friday night started out slow, we killed two by midnight and had seen and heard a few others. Then around 12:30, we got full cloud cover, and stuff started moving.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Buckwheat on December 30, 2012, 06:44:02 PM
Abolt
Hey, that little girl is doing really good. Maybe next time she will let you shoot. :-)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: swarter2 on December 31, 2012, 01:09:31 AM
Sorry I wasn't able to make it to cabelas but had to take care of personal business
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Buckwheat on December 31, 2012, 05:51:38 AM
Dave
Wish you could have made it. But I know what you been through.
It was fun and some good info was given out. It was great to have a bunch of guys together just talking predator hunting. I ready for another get together already.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on December 31, 2012, 07:52:51 PM
If there is enough interest (12 guys) I will do my best to have another event in March.  If you would come please let me know.  Could probably get the pgc biologist to talk about PA predators.  It was great just being together.

Keep those hunt contest photos coming guys. 

Mike

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Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on January 01, 2013, 12:21:04 PM
(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/miczim/ppha%20d2%20hunt/2013-01-01_12-12-31_742.jpg)

I went out after attending a new years party and I shot this one at 2:30 am this morning.   The range was 110 yards and the call was critt'r call peewee.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: a bolt on January 01, 2013, 06:58:57 PM
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Fox from last night/this morning. Hunted from 12:30 - 4:30. Seen two others, no shooting. Killed two on psycho tweety. Another on tweety. And one with back stabber. Closest fox was 65 yards. Farthest one was 235 yards. Guess I got lucky on that one. Little bit of a stretch for a hornet on that one. That one there wouldn't come in closer, just kept making a big circle on me. It ended up being a big male.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: zekedogg on January 01, 2013, 08:15:27 PM
Nice job Cliff keep it up!!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Lookn4Fur on January 02, 2013, 08:19:23 AM
Congratulations guys and thanks Mike for putting this all together.  Sounds like it was a good time.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 02, 2013, 10:23:52 PM
Thank you Looking for Fur   :)

Keep killing those predators fellas...contest open until Sunday morning, January 6th.  Hoping to give out the prize for first yote, too.  ;)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 03, 2013, 08:18:56 AM
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/matt-stunt/IMG_24221_zpsa1ae89c9.jpg)

Heck of a night! Made 3 stands, first stand was a no go. Second stand shot a female at 40 yds on FoxPro Adult Cottontail and some lip squeaking to seal the deal. Third stand was a male/female doubble on Baybee Cottontail both came charging to about 50 yards within 30 seconds of each other! .17 HMR did the trick and dropped 2 out of 3 in their tracks.

First time shooting multiple fox in one night and first doubble on one stand. Very proud of this. Thanks Mike for putting this all together and thanks everyone for all the tips / information I have gathered online and at the cabelas meet.

-Matt
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 03, 2013, 11:04:46 AM
Absolutely awesome, Matt!  That is what the PPHA is all about...sharing predator hunting information, getting together, making friends, and laying down the fur.   You done good..on all accounts!   :)

I have never got a double that I can remember.  Were you hunting public land again?

Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Brushwolf on January 03, 2013, 07:01:11 PM
That is awsome Matt!! Hopefully many more nights like that will come your way.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on January 03, 2013, 07:15:02 PM
Excellent job matt!  Very good hunt for a january night.  It was nice meeting you at cabelas last Saturday.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 03, 2013, 07:35:38 PM
Thanks guys! Mike this was on two of my privet land spots. I'm thinking the gamelands will be better for very late season after the daytime hunters are out of the woods for a few weeks and things calm down. I was amazed when I saw the ammount of boot traffic in the snow at some of my not so secret spots...  ??? duhhh
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxtrot on January 03, 2013, 08:09:19 PM
Good job Abolt and Matt your doing great for this time of year.Matt, how do you like the stock on the 17 hmr?
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Buckwheat on January 03, 2013, 08:17:02 PM
Matt
Good going, you must have learned alittle something at the D2 meeting. :-)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: a bolt on January 03, 2013, 09:55:52 PM
Good job, man keep whacken them
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 04, 2013, 10:43:23 AM
Thanks again everyone for the nice comments!

Foxtrot, are you asking about how it has the crazy looking thumbhole and cheekrest that are not on display in this picture?

I like the gun a lot, the shape of the stock is comfortable and is attractive looking. I love laminate but if i was going to do it over with this gun I would go with stainless / synthetic. Lighter weight and can handle the abuse of the woods much better than this.

-Matt
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 05, 2013, 12:01:04 PM
Keep em coming guys...one more night to nock em down for the contest.  Can't wait to see everyone's final submissions when I check the thread tomorrow... Pelts are prime now...should bring a few bucks at the fur buyers to cover gas money. 

Still hoping to give out the prize for the first D2 coyote!!!!

Be safe...have fun! 8)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on January 05, 2013, 07:28:13 PM
(http://i827.photobucket.com/albums/zz198/miczim/ppha%20d2%20hunt/IMAG0008.jpg)

Shot distance was 100 yards and 60 yards.  Both of these responded to verimator tweety (black) call.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Brushwolf on January 05, 2013, 08:38:09 PM
WTG foxfx! Looks like some good shooting. Keep laying them down.Is that a red you got hanging up looks like its got a pretty dark back?
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 06, 2013, 07:39:44 AM
(http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff172/matt-stunt/coons_zps26127ed1.jpg)

Hunted hard last night, these two males came out together at about 20 yards.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Leglifter on January 06, 2013, 08:38:03 AM
cool 8)
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: BedfordQDM on January 06, 2013, 09:58:08 AM
WTG everyone!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 06, 2013, 03:25:53 PM
D2 PPHA/Foxpro Predator Hunt Winners

I have gone through the pictures on this thread.  I have determined the winners noted below.  Please everyone let me know if I have made any errors.  If I do not hear different by midnight tonight...the winners and their prizes will stand below.

I included the retail prices of the foxpro donations.  Please support Foxpro for all they did to make this contest loaded with the best predator hunting products in the industry.  Please also support the PPHA by stepping up to run for office and bringing new members into the fold.  It is my hope that someone steps up when my term ends in September for D2 Coordinator and contiues this Get Together and Hunt as an annual D2 event...this is your club.  Without giving back to the PPHA these things do not happen.  Thanks to the officers (past, present, and future) of the PPHA  without whom none of these great events and great friendships occur.


First Place:  Abolt

10 fox (100 points) and 1 racoon (5 points)  TOTAL = 105

Winnings:  Fox Pro Wildfire $200 + Fox Jack 2 $49.95


Second Place:  **** TIE BETWEEN THE BELOW TWO GUYS ****

Gentlemen...if one of you wants to agree to take third let me know.  Otherwise...post a 3 digit number on this post.  When I have them both we  will pick the guy closest to the PA Daily number on the day I determine.

Foxfx:  4 Red Fox = 40 Points

Matt-Stunt:  3 Red Fox = 30 Points, 2 Racoon = 10 Points  TOTAL - 40


Second Prize:  Dillon Griz and Grey $40, Backstabber $40, Grand Slam $44.95

Third Prize:  Dillon Griz and Grey $40, Backstabber $40
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on January 06, 2013, 04:00:43 PM
my number is 501
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 06, 2013, 05:00:37 PM
Thanks everybody! 2 more nice reds Foxfx WTG!

My number is 500
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 06, 2013, 05:09:50 PM
OK...if there is the "Daily Number" tonight, and I think there is, WNEP TV Channel 16 out of scranton at 6:59, whomever is closer is second prize winner.

Abolt...if we are hunting next weekend or the following I will bring it with me.  Otherwise, if our hunt doesn't work out pm me your info and I'll send it for the cost of shipping.

foxfx if you want me to mail it send me a pm.  I'll send it for the cost of shipping.

Matt-Stunt if you want to hook up fox hunting with John Dancey I'll see if I can join you guys and bring your prizes.  Otherwise I will mail it to you for the cost of shipping.  Send me a pm with your address.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 06, 2013, 05:58:37 PM
Good deal Mike. Looking forward to possibly hunting with you guys. Talk Soon

-Matt
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Buckwheat on January 06, 2013, 07:54:24 PM
Way to go guys!!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Musky73 on January 06, 2013, 07:59:04 PM
Congrats guys!
Way to go!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 06, 2013, 10:04:05 PM
Looks like it was #421 toinight:

http://www.palottery.state.pa.us/Games/Daily-Number

That means...Matt is the second place winner.  Foxfx the third place winner.  Contact me for prizes and consider giving FoxPro a call to thank them.

Mike
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 07, 2013, 10:57:54 AM
Thanks a lot Mike for putting everything together. I had a lot of fun participating in this and really enjoyed the cabelas meet. FoxPro be getting a thank you call later today for sure.

Congrats to Foxfx and Abolt as well!

-Matt
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on January 07, 2013, 12:39:14 PM
Congratulations Matt and Abolt.     Thank you Mike for getting this together and being our D2 officer.  I really enjoyed the D2 cabelas get together. 


Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: shortmagger on January 07, 2013, 11:55:28 PM
Good going fellas,and good job on putting all the prizes and hunt together, seeking coyotes, I  liked seeing some mouthcalls in the prize list since that is what I prefer using also for fox
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Seeking_Coyotes on January 08, 2013, 05:36:47 PM
Matt...your prizes (calls)  were mailed to you today...priority mail.  They told me most likely two days...enjoy!
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 08, 2013, 06:36:08 PM
Thank you so much Mike! I'll keep an eye out for the package.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxtrot on January 08, 2013, 08:12:58 PM
Seeking-coyotes,Thanks for setting up a great event.Abolt,good job as always,235 yards that's one heck of a shot for a hornet but its nice to get those ones that play hard to get.Foxfx,if you would have used the hmr they wouldn't have been so messed up ;D.Anyways good job.Matt-stunt,nice mixed bag and it's nice to see some new blood .That stock on your gun I think is one of the most comfortable ones you can get but they are peculiar looking.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxfx on January 09, 2013, 09:37:15 AM
Foxtrot,

Both shots were right between the eyes with zero fur damage.  I had the fox laying on a cardboard sheet and they were bleeding out of the mouth and ears.  The blood got "caked" on the side of that head that was touching the cardboard. I probably should have turned them around to the other side for the photo.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: foxtrot on January 09, 2013, 10:23:08 AM
Foxfx,I noticed the head shots,good shooting.
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: Matt-Stunt on January 10, 2013, 01:08:53 AM
+1 nice shooting Foxfx. Do you always aim for the head?
Title: Re: OFFICIAL D2 - PREDATOR HUNT AND GET TOGETHER THREAD
Post by: a bolt on January 10, 2013, 08:54:51 PM
Good job in this hunt Mike and Matt and thanks again Mike for getting the hunt and meeting at cabelas together it's always fun meeting new people.